Detroit synagogue president found fatally stabbed outside her home

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Detroit synagogue president found fatally stabbed outside her home
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A Detroit synagogue president was found fatally stabbed outside her home Saturday morning.

Samantha Woll, 40, led the congregation of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue. The synagogue confirmed Woll's death Saturday in a statement writing, “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the unexpected death of Samantha Woll, our Board President.”

“May her memory be a blessing,” the statement continued.

Authorities said a 911 call was made to Woll's home early Saturday, reporting an individual lying on the ground unresponsive. Police discovered multiple stab wounds on Woll's body and found a trail of blood leading to her house, where they believe the crime occurred.

An investigation is underway. At this time, the motive for the crime remains unknown.

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My daughter is also half-Jewish (I'm Jewish, my wife is not). I'm always worried about her getting bullied in school for it. I tell her to never tell anyone.

One of her elementary school teachers just assumed she was Jewish because I look stereotypically Jewish and treated her differently because of it.

I hear you and as a parent it's so sad knowing a child is being told to hide their identity.

Hugs from afar. There are many of us non-Jews out there that don't condone this bullshit.

Stay safe.

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